United MileagePlus

A complete guide to United Airline Status Levels, how to qualify, shortcuts like status matches, and the global perks you unlock through Star Alliance elite status.

Want to match your elite status to a similar status with a new airline? This article contains all the necessary information about airline status matches and an overview of the major US airlines (American, United, Alaska’s Atmos Rewards, and Delta).

United + Bilt: Earn 2X United miles on rent (up to $50k/yr) plus 0.5× Bilt points when paying with a non-Bilt card. 3% fee applies—see when it pays off.

Earn up to 4x United MileagePlus miles on Lyft rides in the U.S. & Puerto Rico. See how to link accounts, pick the best partner, and stack rewards like a pro.

TrueBlue and MileagePlus now work together — mutual earn & redeem is live. See how to search, book, and when redemptions are (and aren’t) a good deal.

United Miles Transfer Partners: Move points to and from MileagePlus via Chase & Bilt, convert hotel points, and use United’s partnerships.

United removed Premier bonus miles on SWISS-issued tickets. Learn what changed, why PQP is unchanged, and smart ways to protect your mileage earning.

Current buy United miles with a bonus of up to 100% (until November 25, 2025). Learn more about buying United miles. Tips, tricks and detailed analysis for MileagePlus program travelers

United Million Miler: lifetime tiers, key benefits, how miles are counted, companion policy 2027 changes, and side-by-side comparisons with Delta and AA.